India, Sri Lanka stars plead for more Tests (AFP)

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• India, Sri Lanka stars plead for more Tests (AFP)
• ANALYSIS - Abortion exposes divisions among U.S. Democrats
• Mock funeral mourns Venice's shrinking population
• AIRSHOW - Arms race dominates Dubai air show
• Fire in S.Korea shooting range kills 8 Japanese
• Apec rejects trade protectionism
• Asia-Pacific leaders open final summit session
• Kosovo holds first vote since independence declaration
• De facto Honduras leadership pledges poll security
• France and Brazil in climate deal
• Saudis respond to Yemeni conflict
• Tension around Egypt 2010 match
• Russia, U.S. leaders to discuss arms pact, Iran
• Militants attack anti-Taliban mayor in Pakistan (AP)
• Highlights of Obama's trip to Asia (AP)
• France and Brazil in climate deal
• Saudis respond to Yemeni conflict
• Tension around Egypt 2010 match
• Obama warns of more crises if imbalances persist
• Iran artists in tug of war with government (AP)

India, Sri Lanka stars plead for more Tests (AFP) Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:19 PM PST AFP - Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara on Sunday joined Indian great Sachin Tendulkar in calling for more Test cricket, saying the lop-sided schedule needed to be changed.

ANALYSIS - Abortion exposes divisions among U.S. Democrats Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:24 PM PST DALLAS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's bid to overhaul America's healthcare system has exposed a split within his Democratic Party over abortion that threatens to undercut the party's gains in recent elections.

Mock funeral mourns Venice's shrinking population Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:24 PM PST VENICE, Italy (Reuters) - A procession of gondolas accompanied a pink coffin along Venice's Grand Canal on Saturday in a mock funeral to protest against the steep decline in the city's population.

AIRSHOW - Arms race dominates Dubai air show Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:24 PM PST DUBAI (Reuters) - Middle East tension is driving demand for military hardware at the Dubai Air Show which opens on Sunday, but recession means fewer orders for civilian jets.

Fire in S.Korea shooting range kills 8 Japanese Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:24 PM PST SEOUL (Reuters) - A fire that tore through a South Korean indoor shooting range killed eight Japanese visitors and two South Koreans, including the group's Korean guide, the fire service said on Sunday.

Apec rejects trade protectionism Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:13 PM PST Leaders pledge to pursue new growth strategy but fail to reach binding climate targets.

Asia-Pacific leaders open final summit session Posted: 14 Nov 2009 06:29 PM PST SINGAPORE -Leaders of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, including US President Barack Obama, opened the second and last day of annual talks Sunday. Read more...

Kosovo holds first vote since independence declaration Posted: 14 Nov 2009 05:44 PM PST PRISTINA -Kosovo citizens go to the polls Sunday for the first time since the ethnic Albanian majority declared independence from Serbia last year and amid fears that local Serbs will boycott the vote. Read more...

De facto Honduras leadership pledges poll security Posted: 14 Nov 2009 05:30 PM PST TEGUCIGALPA -The interim leadership in Honduras has vowed to use all security measures at its disposal to ensure a safe election this month and emerge from the country's crippling political crisis. Read more...

France and Brazil in climate deal Posted: 14 Nov 2009 06:35 PM PST France and Brazil have adopted a common position on climate change ahead of the Copenhagen summit next month.

Saudis respond to Yemeni conflict Posted: 14 Nov 2009 06:35 PM PST Fighting between rebels and Yemeni forces on the country's border with Saudi Arabia is beginning to cause a refugee crisis, according to the UN.

Tension around Egypt 2010 match Posted: 14 Nov 2009 06:35 PM PST Egyptians are celebrating victory in a crucial World Cup qualifying match against Algeria on Saturday, after a tense weekend on and off the field.

Russia, U.S. leaders to discuss arms pact, Iran Posted: 14 Nov 2009 09:49 PM PST SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The Russian and U.S. leaders meet in Singapore on Sunday as the clock is ticking for the world's two leading nuclear powers to strike a new arms cuts deal.

Militants attack anti-Taliban mayor in Pakistan (AP) Posted: 14 Nov 2009 09:10 PM PST AP - A police official says more than a dozen militants opened fire on the house of an anti-Taliban mayor in northwestern Pakistan. Security guards repelled the attack, killing three assailants.

Highlights of Obama's trip to Asia (AP) Posted: 14 Nov 2009 09:18 PM PST AP - A day-by-day look at President Barack Obama's trip to Asia:

France and Brazil in climate deal Posted: 14 Nov 2009 06:35 PM PST France and Brazil have adopted a common position on climate change ahead of the Copenhagen summit next month.

Saudis respond to Yemeni conflict Posted: 14 Nov 2009 06:35 PM PST Fighting between rebels and Yemeni forces on the country's border with Saudi Arabia is beginning to cause a refugee crisis, according to the UN.

Tension around Egypt 2010 match Posted: 14 Nov 2009 06:35 PM PST Egyptians are celebrating victory in a crucial World Cup qualifying match against Algeria on Saturday, after a tense weekend on and off the field.

Obama warns of more crises if imbalances persist Posted: 14 Nov 2009 09:23 PM PST SINGAPORE (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Sunday the world economy was on a path to recovery but warned that failure to re-balance the global economic system would lead to further crises.

Iran artists in tug of war with government (AP) Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:29 PM PST AP - Iran's greatest master of traditional music, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, always avoided open clashes with his country's ruling hard-line clerics.

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Chile urges 'caution' in spying row

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• Chile urges 'caution' in spying row
• Violence Flares Ahead of Algeria-Egypt Soccer Match
• ETA's political arm calls for peace talks in Spain
• Selling Lesson Plans Online, Teachers Raise Questions
• Concern at a School in a Building Tied to Iran
• Brazil 1-0 England
• Hamas makes U-turn over Palestinian national day
• Live - England 10-14 Australia
• Brazil and France in climate deal
• French cash giveaway is called off after thousands turn up
• Cameroon qualify for World Cup
• Jews protest against Intel plant
• China’s Role as U.S. Lender Alters Dynamics for Obama
• Your Dot: Turcios and Dougherty on Earth-Scale Ethics
• Chicago's Rolfe Has One Eye on Seattle and One on Denmark
• Bercow: 'I did not spend £45,000'
• High Costs Weigh on Troop Debate for Afghan War
• Generation B: Anything He Can Do, She Can Do
• Rugby: Scotland ease to victory over Fiji
• Journey's end

Chile urges 'caution' in spying row Posted: 14 Nov 2009 12:21 PM PST Presidential aide dismisses spying allegations by Peru, saying "Chile doesn't spy".

Violence Flares Ahead of Algeria-Egypt Soccer Match Posted: 14 Nov 2009 11:57 AM PST The last time the national soccer teams of Egypt and Algeria met in Cairo for a game to decide which nation would qualify for the World Cup, the conflict was so violent that it ended with an Egyptian supporter losing an eye and an Interpol arrest warrant being issued for an Algerian player.

ETA's political arm calls for peace talks in Spain Posted: 14 Nov 2009 11:30 AM PST MADRID (Reuters) - The political wing of ETA called on Saturday for talks between the armed Basque separatists and Spain's government based on the principles used in Northern Ireland's peace process.

Selling Lesson Plans Online, Teachers Raise Questions Posted: 14 Nov 2009 12:07 PM PST A moneymaking venture by some teachers has led school officials to ask who owns materials developed for public schools.

Concern at a School in a Building Tied to Iran Posted: 14 Nov 2009 08:37 AM PST Teachers and parents worry that in post-9/11 New York, people will perceive the Muslim institution as being tainted by terrorism.

Brazil 1-0 England Posted: 14 Nov 2009 11:02 AM PST Nilmar's goal early in the second half condemns an under-strength England side to defeat against Brazil in Qatar.

Hamas makes U-turn over Palestinian national day Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:15 AM PST GAZA (Reuters) - Hamas authorities did an about face on Saturday and dropped a plan to keep schools in the Gaza Strip open on a Palestinian holiday founded by the rival Fatah faction.

Live - England 10-14 Australia Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:49 AM PST England take on Australia in the final of the Four Nations at Elland Road in Leeds.

Brazil and France in climate deal Posted: 14 Nov 2009 11:35 AM PST Brazil and France agree a common position on fighting global warming before the UN climate change conference.

French cash giveaway is called off after thousands turn up Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:32 AM PST A French internet company abandons plans to hand out envelopes of cash after police demanded they cancel the event for security reasons.

Cameroon qualify for World Cup Posted: 14 Nov 2009 09:35 AM PST Cameroon's Indomitable Lions have qualified for the World Cup finals in South Africa after a 2-nil victory against Morocco in Fez, while Togo go through to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Jews protest against Intel plant Posted: 14 Nov 2009 10:20 AM PST Ultra-Orthodox protesters say chip work is a desecration of the sabbath.

China’s Role as U.S. Lender Alters Dynamics for Obama Posted: 14 Nov 2009 12:06 PM PST China's position as the country's largest foreign lender means that President Obama is likely to spend more time reassuring Beijing than pushing reforms.

Your Dot: Turcios and Dougherty on Earth-Scale Ethics Posted: 14 Nov 2009 09:18 AM PST Thoughts on the need to transfer common ethical norms to the scale of a planet.

Chicago's Rolfe Has One Eye on Seattle and One on Denmark Posted: 14 Nov 2009 08:09 AM PST The Chicago Fire may play their last game of the season Saturday night and Chris Rolfe may play his last game for the Fire.

Bercow: 'I did not spend £45,000' Posted: 14 Nov 2009 09:56 AM PST House of Commons Speaker John Bercow denies allegations that he spent £45,000 on a revamp of his grace-and-favour apartment.

High Costs Weigh on Troop Debate for Afghan War Posted: 14 Nov 2009 12:07 PM PST The budget implications of President Obama's decision about sending more troops to Afghanistan are adding pressure to limit the commitment, senior administration officials say.

Generation B: Anything He Can Do, She Can Do Posted: 13 Nov 2009 08:01 PM PST A classical pianist who came out as a transgender woman 25 years ago shares her story of determination.

Rugby: Scotland ease to victory over Fiji Posted: 14 Nov 2009 08:12 AM PST Scotland ease to victory over Fiji in Andy Robinson's first game as head coach.

Journey's end Posted: 13 Nov 2009 02:04 PM PST Video highlights from a trip home to Eastern Germany

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